Toxin-Free All-Purpose Cleaner
Cleaning just got a LOT more exciting, yo!
In my quest to help people avoid everyday toxins as much as humanly possible, I started experimenting with really simple, clean DIY replacements for common household and beauty products.
Lots of you requested a recipe for toxin-free household cleaner after I posted about lightening your toxic load, so that's what I've got for you today! And let me tell you, not only does this stuff work super well, it is insanely cheap to make. So, whip up a batch of this yourself, and use all that money you saved on buying boring cleaning products to treat yo'self to something WAY more fun.
Life's too short to spend extra money on toxic, health-sabotaging cleaning products!
My personal criteria for an all-purpose cleaner (other than it being completely nontoxic)? Something that disinfects, cuts through grease, and leaves a streak-free surface when dry. That's pretty much all you really need it to do, right? Something that leaves behind a pleasant aroma is a nice touch, too (nothing worse than gagging on ammonia or bleach smell every time you walk into a recently-cleaned space).
This all-purpose spray checks all of my criteria boxes and more, because not only is it simple, effective + inexpensive, the essential oils included in it have legit health benefits. If I can boost, rather than harm, my health while inhaling cleaning fumes, I'm all about it.I used lemon essential oil, and an essential oil blend called On Guard in my mixture for a few reasons (both cleaning + health related):
Lemon
Has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-septic properties
Cuts through grease and sticky adhesives like a freakin' charm
Cleanses surfaces + the air around you
Boosts mood and energy levels
Promotes healthy detoxification when inhaled, ingested, or used topically
On Guard (Blend of: Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus + Rosemary)
Strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-septic and anti-infectious properties
Protects against environmental threats + stimulates healthy immune response
Wild orange cuts through grease, and is a powerful disinfectant
Clove oil helps dissolve mold and mildew, and is extremely high in antioxidants
Cinnamon is an amazing purifier
Cleanses surfaces + the air around you
Okay, are you ready make a batch of the best health-boosting cleaner EVAH? It'll take you less than 1 minute.
Ready, set, GO!
Materials:
16 oz. glass spray bottle
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup filtered water
15 drops lemon essential oil
15 drops On Guard (Protective Blend) essential oil
Directions:
Combine vinegar, water, and essential oils in glass spray bottle and shake well to combine.
Shake well before each use to ensure even distribution of essential oils.
Don't worry, the vinegar smell will disappear once it's fully dry.
*Patch test or use caution when using on marble, granite, and other natural stone surfaces as the acid in vinegar and citrus oils can cause etching/dulling.
What other toxin-free DIYs do you wanna try? Holla at me with requests in the comments below!